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Lesson 2: Program Windows

Lesson 2: Program Windows. Learning Objectives. After studying this lesson, you will be able to: Log on and log off from Windows Identify the significant features of the Windows Desktop Switch users so more than one person can log on at the same time Start any installed Windows program

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Lesson 2: Program Windows

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  1. Lesson 2: Program Windows

  2. Learning Objectives • After studying this lesson, you will be able to: • Log on and log off from Windows • Identify the significant features of the Windows Desktop • Switch users so more than one person can log on at the same time • Start any installed Windows program • Place program windows exactly where you want them on the screen • Switch from one program to another

  3. Starting Windows • Logging On • [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Delete] to log on to networks Tip! Hold down the first two keys, then tap the third key. (Don’t try to tap all three at once.)

  4. Starting Windows • Features of the Windows Desktop Gadgets Icons Start button Notifications Taskbar Pinned Programs (Win 7)

  5. Starting Windows • Switch User • Lets you stay logged on but allow someone else to start their own Windows session • Your work appears exactly as it was when you return Win XP Win 7, Vista

  6. Starting Programs • Four methods • Start menu • Windows Taskbar button (Win 7) • Quick Launch Toolbar (Win Vista/XP) • User files Quick Launch Toolbar Win Vista Win XP

  7. Starting Programs • A closer look at the Start menu Pinned programs Recently used programs All Programs button Search for programs box

  8. Controlling Program Windows • Parts of a program window Quick sizing buttons Title bar Ribbon (or menu bar in other programs) Window border

  9. Controlling Program Windows • Quick sizing buttons Restore button appears when a window is maximized Minimize Maximize Maximize button appears when a window is restored Restore Restore button reappears when a window is maximized again Close

  10. Controlling Program Windows • Positioning Windows • Window must be restored (you can’t change position of maximized windows) • Drag the title bar to move the window around

  11. Controlling Program Windows • Shaping Windows • Window must be restored (you can’t change size or shape of maximized windows) • Drag the window borders with the double-arrow

  12. Controlling Program Windows • Multitasking • Running more than one program at the same time • More RAM lets you multitask more programs more efficiently • Switching Programs • [Alt]+[Tab] Flip • [ ]+[Tab] 3D Flip (Win7, Vista only)

  13. Controlling Program Windows • Aero Desktop (Win7)

  14. Shutting Down Windows • Proper shutdown is important to reliable operation • Shut Down • Sometimes required to install updates(look for small shield on restart button, Win7 & Vista) • Restart • Sometimes needed to finish installation of a new program • Can often help remedy a problem by resetting all of the computer’s functions and memory

  15. Lesson 2: Program Windows

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